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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
1
A dramatic editorial urges Minnesota to spearhead a nationwide crackdown on daylight bank robberies. It argues gunmen, often youths, threaten communities and that insurers raise rates after losses. The piece praises decisive law enforcement and calls for strong weapons and ample ammunition for officials.
President Hoover appears eager to join the World Court though critics warn the body would be dominated by European judges. The piece questions American complaints under leaders like Mussolini Clemenceau and a German or British appointee. It urges sticking to Washington's precedent and avoiding Old World entanglements.
Wisconsin farmers earn well from high grade cattle. Last year they raised about 2,006,000 head and generated $29,000,000 in revenue. The average Wisconsin cow is valued at $74 versus $36 for Georgia’s cows, reflecting higher productivity and quality. Wisconsin cattle require more feed and shelter in winter, unlike Georgia where cotton farming dominates and wastes more time. The Wisconsin farmer stays busy with constant care, while the Georgia farmer focuses on cotton and lacks similar cattle focus.
Iowa exhibitors collected many blue ribbons at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. They avoided fanfare, with local press giving the event only ordinary publicity. Iowa consistently achieves success and has cultivated a commendable modesty.
Leiester Brookhart in Washington backs L J Dickinson for U S senator in next June town primaries. Former governor Warding favors Algana candidate. Dan Turner supports Dickinson. Conservatives back Governor Hammill who seeks the senate nomination. Both Hammill and Dickinson backed the equalization fee under Coolidge, then shifted to Hoover. Rumors say Dickinson will appeal to progressives, Hammill to conservatives. The senatorial contest promises a hard fought race.
The Pennsylvania Senate rejected William S. Vare by a 58 to 2 vote amid accusations of fraud during the primaries. His controversial record also linked to former Senator Penrose. Democratic opponent Wim. B. Wilson carried the state, though majorities opposed him in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
The piece questions why Senators Blease and Heflin refuse to appear before a grand jury citing constitutional immunity. It contrasts their stance with the Senate’s frequent investigations of private individuals and recalls Harry Sinclair’s contempt citation and imprisonment for defying a senatorial committee.
Law enforcement officers will hold a conference in Des Moines from December 15 to 20 with attendees from several neighboring states. Officials emphasize the need to outwit educated rascals and warn that boosting intellect without character weakens society. The piece argues for moral conscience and Ten Commandments as essential to social welfare.
iPalo Alto Farm Bureau schedules Royal Holbrook to speak at the annual meeting in the Court room Emmetsburg on Tuesday December 17 at 10 a m. He will share a story on corny waste utilization and entertain with his dry wit. A covered dish luncheon follows with informal cafeteria style dinner and coffee provided by the bureau. Palo Alto County Glee club will perform after lunch. The program includes year in review committee reports and officers for 1930. All farm families and interested residents urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson left Tuesday by car for Salem Oregon after closing out a farm sale held a week or two earlier They have not decided where to live next and carry with them the best wishes of many friends L W Housel Hospitalized in Des Moines for gallbladder trouble His daughter Delphine Housel Brown went to visit him then returned home
Milo Horner of Fort Dodge was fined 900 dollars for handling booze. He was found with 131 gallons of alcohol in his car and faces confiscation of the vehicle.
The Morningside Glee Club directed by Ay Lester McCoy with Lee Strain as business manager performed at the First Methodist Episcopal church to a capacity crowd. The program featured classical numbers, college songs, violin and trombone solos, and concluded with group selections. The event praised for skill and harmony, with remarks on inspiration and a friendly season ahead.
James Rogers of Clarion aged 18 was found guilty of second degree manslaughter in Aitken County district court but was discharged by the judge after verdict for not following instructions. The auto crash occurred near McGregor in August when he swerved to avoid a woman, striking a parked car and fatally injuring a six year old boy. The jury deemed culpable negligence but the judge discharged.
Mr and Mrs F B McTigue Mr and Mrs Carl Kilugaman Mr and Mrs W A Shake Mrs Loring Brereton Arthur Schlutsmeyer Sam Wilson and Dr Brereton accompanied the Log Soon group to Algona on Friday Among local boys who received badges were Dick Fordyce Robert McTigue Gerald Mueller Fred Mugler and Richard Kinsella Kigaman is the local scout master He has a membership of 14 Jefferson Pierce has lived on the Mulroney farm west of this city for 16 years and will have an auction next Wednesday His ad appears in this weeks Democrat He is retiring on account of advancing years He may live with his son on adjoining farm.
The Democrat is the sole local paper to publish the supreme court decision on the electric light issue. Readers wonder why this key news item appeared only in that paper. The decision is described as one of the most important items ever read in Emmetsburg for many years.
A Washington report states the U S government refunded 126 595 8118 to taxpayers in 1929 due to illegal collections. The piece accuses public officials and clerks of incompetence and likens reckless financial handling to banking errors.
John Crose leaves Sand Springs Oklahoma Thursday to meet his brother J A Crose of Little Rock Arkansas. The pair will travel to Prince Colies Florida for the winter, their first meeting in 33 years. Crose once lived in Ayrshire in 1813 and worked as a carpenter. He stayed with Mr and Mrs Cams Sewell while in town.
In a series of high school basketball results Forest City edged Northwood 18 to 14 while Ruthven beat Graettlager 18 to 10. Graettlager Seconds fell to Ruthven Seconds and Ringsted 33 to 18, Ringsted girls lost to Whittemore 22 to 12, and Dolliver defeated Armstron 33 to 3. Britt defeated Kanewhe 42 to 22 with Havelock HW and Das Molee Township 11. Bethany Lutheran Church announced Sunday school at 9 am and divine worship at Nam Sermon theme The Prophesied Eliak. Evening special Christmas program by the Ladies League at 7:30. Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:38. Children of the congregation meet.
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